“You can use it as paint. You can squish it into a pot. You can make a mud pie. You can make cappuccinos!” ICYMI... OPAL director Michael Follett (Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director) talks to The Guardian about the magic of muddy play 😊 theguardian.com/society/2024/o…

It's Play in Healthcare Week! 💚 We cannot tell you just HOW excited we are for this week's events. From free play packs, our AWARDS(!) and the official release of our PIHW 2024 report, there's lots to look forward to! ⭐ Join in on the action by using the hashtag #PIHW2024

At OPAL, we have a really simple mission - for every child to have an outstanding playtime every day, with no exceptions! Are you interested in unlocking the power of playtime? Get in touch today: outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/contact-us

We have started off Autumn term with a full launch of OPAL at lunchtimes - and the children are loving it! Play assemblies have been full of thoughtful discussion, our Play Charter has been created and we are so proud of everyone at RFA for embracing play. Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Bethan Morgan

Last week during our play assemblies, we launched our chalk art challenge and introduced construction with straws. The children have shown their creativity, kindness and consideration during play. There is so much fun to be had during lunchtimes at RFA! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Bethan Morgan

What are your best memories of playing out at this time of year? Help displaced children create their own play memories by supporting Project Play's autumn fundraising campaign! We're match funding donations, so every £ you give will go twice as far. project-play.org/every-child

Some excellent chalk art happening at RobertFitzroyAcademy! So simple!

We are not exaggerating when we say that play has the power to be lifechanging. ⭐ Hamera Elahi, a health play specialist, shares an extraordinary story of how play helped a child with autism overcome anxiety surrounding a blood test. 🧸 👉Read more: ow.ly/ICSM50TMqa8

Nothing beats being in nature 🍁 🍂 🍃 We are so excited to get things rolling with our adventures in Outdoor Play and Learning; lots has been taking place behind the scenes but just look at how it’s developing….Ad Astra Academy Trust OPAL North East Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC

Another MASSIVE step forward on our OPAL journey as we audit and organise our loose parts. Next step is to purchase storage which makes these resources (and more!) freely accessible for the children. Think big sheds and wooden boxes... Watch this space! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Bethan Morgan

Calling all parents and carers! Join us next week for a special webinar that will explore the power of play and provide you with top tips for play at home. Find out more and book your free place here: bit.ly/3Z370Bb #PlayForEveryChild

Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! I can’t wait to see how #OPALschools across the country celebrate! #OutdoorClassroomDay

Since its inception, you've helped us create millions of extra hours outdoors for children all around the globe through #OutdoorClassroomDay 🌍 In our changing world, the benefits of learning and playing outdoors are more important than ever — so every single extra hour counts!

Autumn days give us the opportunity to play hide and seek 🍁🐝🍂💚Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC

If you were unable to join us last night for our special webinar for parents, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel! youtube.com/watch?v=9GTSaa… #PlayForEveryChild

Nearly 50% of the way! Can you donate the cost of a cup of coffee to support Project Play to continue to provide their essential services to displaced children in Northern France

With OPAL, we have a really simple mission at our school. For every child to have an outstanding playtime every day, with no exceptions! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Bethan Morgan

Show that you’re an Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC school without saying you’re an OPAL school…. Helen Easton Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director (Dave McPartlin not quite the plane you’re after, but still pretty cool! )

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What a HIT! Huge well done Hayes Park School I can’t wait to see what’s next if this is day 1!